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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in digital education technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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