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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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