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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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