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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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