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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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