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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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