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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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