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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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