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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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