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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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