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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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