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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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