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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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