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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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