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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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