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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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