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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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