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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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