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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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