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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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