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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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