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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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