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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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