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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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