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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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