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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important 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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