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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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