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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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