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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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