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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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