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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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