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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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