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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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