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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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