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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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