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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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