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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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