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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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