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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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