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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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