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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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