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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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