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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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