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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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