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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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