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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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