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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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