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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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