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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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