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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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