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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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