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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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