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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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