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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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