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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge 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 resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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