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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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