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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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