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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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