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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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