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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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