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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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