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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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