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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the 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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