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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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