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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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