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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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