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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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