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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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