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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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