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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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