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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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