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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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