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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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