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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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