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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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