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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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