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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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