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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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