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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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