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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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