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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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