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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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