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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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