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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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