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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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