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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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