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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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