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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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