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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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