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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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