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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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