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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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