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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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