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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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