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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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