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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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