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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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