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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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