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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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