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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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