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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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