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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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