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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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