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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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