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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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