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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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