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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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