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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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