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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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