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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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