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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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