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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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