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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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