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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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