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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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