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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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