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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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