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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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