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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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