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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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