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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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