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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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