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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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