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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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