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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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