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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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