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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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