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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines 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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