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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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