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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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