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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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