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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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