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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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