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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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