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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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