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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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