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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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