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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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