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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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