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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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