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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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