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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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