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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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