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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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