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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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