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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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