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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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