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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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