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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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