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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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