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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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