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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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