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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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