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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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