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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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