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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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