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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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