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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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