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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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