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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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