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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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