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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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