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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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