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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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