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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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