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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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