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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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