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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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