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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the 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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