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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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