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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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