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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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