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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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