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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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