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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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