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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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