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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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