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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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