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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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