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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models 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 teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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