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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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