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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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