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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? 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 manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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