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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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