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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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