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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major 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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