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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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