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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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