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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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