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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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