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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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