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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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