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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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