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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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