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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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