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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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