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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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