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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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