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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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