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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning enable people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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