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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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