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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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