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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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