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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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