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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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