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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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