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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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