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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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