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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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