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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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