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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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