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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different 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 deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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