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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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