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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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