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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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