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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This 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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