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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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