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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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