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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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