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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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