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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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