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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors 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 innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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