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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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