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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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