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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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