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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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