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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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