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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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