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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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