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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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