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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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