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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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