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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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