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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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