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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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