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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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