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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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