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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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