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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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