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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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