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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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