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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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