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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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