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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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