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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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