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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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