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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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