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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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