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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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