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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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