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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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