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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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