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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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