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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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