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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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