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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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