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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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