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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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