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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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