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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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