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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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