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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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