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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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