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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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