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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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