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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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