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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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