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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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