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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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