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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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