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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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