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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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