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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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