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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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