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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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