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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses 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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