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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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