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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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