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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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