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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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