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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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