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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have empowered humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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