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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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