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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers 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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