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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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