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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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