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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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