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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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