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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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