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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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