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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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