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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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