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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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