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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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