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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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