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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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