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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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