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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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