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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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