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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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