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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners 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 massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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