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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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