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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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