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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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