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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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