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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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