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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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