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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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