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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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