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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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