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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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