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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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