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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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