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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What 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 institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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