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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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