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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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