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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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