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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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