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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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