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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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