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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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