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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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