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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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