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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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