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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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