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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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