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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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