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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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