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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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