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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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