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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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