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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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