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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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