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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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