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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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