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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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