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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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