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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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