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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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