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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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