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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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