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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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