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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure 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 MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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