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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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