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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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