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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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