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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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