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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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