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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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