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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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