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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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