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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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