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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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