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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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