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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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