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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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