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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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