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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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