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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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