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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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