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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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