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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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