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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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