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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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