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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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