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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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