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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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