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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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