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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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