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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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