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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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