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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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