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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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