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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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