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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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