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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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