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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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