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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers 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 innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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