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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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