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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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