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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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