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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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