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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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