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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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