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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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