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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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