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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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