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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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