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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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