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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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