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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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