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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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