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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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