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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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