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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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