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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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