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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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