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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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