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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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