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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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