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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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