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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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