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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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