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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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