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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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