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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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