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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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