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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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