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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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