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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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