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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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