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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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