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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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