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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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