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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies 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 institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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