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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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