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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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