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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important 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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