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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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