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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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