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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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