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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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