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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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