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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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