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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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