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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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