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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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