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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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