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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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