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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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