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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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