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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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