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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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