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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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