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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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