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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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