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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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