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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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