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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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