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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not 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 topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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