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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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