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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online 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 manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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