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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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