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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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