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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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