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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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