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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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