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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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