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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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