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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have enabled students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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