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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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