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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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