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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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