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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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