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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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