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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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