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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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