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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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