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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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