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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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