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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators 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 original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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