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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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