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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about 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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