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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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