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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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