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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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