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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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