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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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