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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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