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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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