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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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