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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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