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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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