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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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