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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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