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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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