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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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