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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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