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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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