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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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