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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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