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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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