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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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