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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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