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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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