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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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