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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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