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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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