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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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