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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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