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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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