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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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