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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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