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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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