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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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