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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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