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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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