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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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