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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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