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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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