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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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