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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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