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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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