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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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