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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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