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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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