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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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