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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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