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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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