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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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