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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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