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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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